Helen dancing with Don Keller. (Photo by: Richard Eager)
Double Teaming Miss Helen, While Dancing to the Beat 1/6/13
Double teaming Miss Helen
I trade off with Don
In playful competition
On the field of delight.
Helen shifts back and forth
Between one and the other
Dispensing smiles as favors
To each in equal measure.
Spotting a porcelain angel
She points with a finger
That dances with the beat.
Catching her intent
I join her with my fingers
As we dance in the beat.
Don jumps into the game
And dances to the angel
Cradling it with care
Bringing her to us
Never missing a beat.
Helen croons along with Louis
Singing the naughty lyrics
Making sure the angel knows
Not to expect her to share
Any of her jelly roll,
At least not today …
All while dancing to the beat.
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© Reece Burka 2/1/2019
Editor’s Note: In honor of poetry month, we are publishing one poem from the series, “A Suite for Miss Helen,” by Reece Burka. This poetry series tells of the vibrant and beautiful Miss Helen, who had a dancing spirit. You can read the whole series here as well as come back each day in April for the newest poem.
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